English+II+CP+-+Antigone

=Antigone=

[ Reading Questions ]

 * Prologue and parodos - [|Antigone reading questions 01.pdf]
 * First episode and stasimon - [|Antigone reading questions 02.pdf]
 * Second episode and stasimon - [|Antigone reading questions 03.pdf]
 * Third episode and stasimon - [|Antigone reading questions 04.pdf]
 * Fourth episode and stasimon - [|antigone reading questions 05.pdf]
 * Fifth episode and stasimon - [|antigone reading questions 06.pdf]
 * Sixth episode - [|antigone reading questions 07.pdf]

[ Resources ]

 * 60 Second Recap has a great series that covers one of this play's precursors, //Oedipus Rex//.
 * In case you forgot your book, the full text of //Antigone// is available online.
 * If you want in-depth information on the play, read this online study guide.

[ Family Tree ]
Antigone's family tree is a bit unusual, to say the least. If you're confused about who's who, the chart below should help. You don't need to worry about the top portion of the chart; focus on the marriage between Laius and Jocasta and everything afterward. (Image source: [])

[ Mock Trial ]

 * Attorneys may benefit from reading example opening and closing statements before writing their own. Be careful, though, that you don't copy anything directly or follow it too closely as you write your own.
 * Jurors should read the following articles in preparation for their essay assignment. Remember that these articles are for your reference only, and are **not** for you to copy and paste from.
 * "The Importance of the Jury System" from the American Judicature Society
 * "Jury Service: A Vital Role in American Justice" from the Missouri Court System